Major Cases

Saakyan v. Modern Auto (2002)

In brief: Young motorist catastrophically injured due to improper vehicle modifications made to his car by a customization shop In June 1992, Oganes Saakyan experienced improper auto repair in the worst possible way. After picking up his 1986 Honda Accord from Modern Auto—an automobile customization shop where it had just been fitted with new aftermarket rims and… View Article

Doe v. County of Los Angeles (2019)

On October 15, 2015, John Doe and his friend were enjoying a walk down Santa Monica Boulevard when they heard sirens approaching from behind. A patrol vehicle had clipped another car in a failed passing attempt, careening out of control and smashing into the two men. They were rushed to hospital. It was then that… View Article

Mendoza v. County of Los Angeles (2018)

In brief: Wrongful death of an innocent man caused by police shooting “The money doesn’t really mean anything. I would take my father over anything.” — Frank Mendoza Jr. On August 1, 2014, Frank Mendoza Sr. and his family were going about their evening when an armed criminal broke into their home while on the… View Article

Castro v. Green Farms, Inc. (2018)

In brief: Wrongful death of a mother killed in a truck accident On the afternoon of August 21, 2015, 37-year-old Lisa Darlene Chavez was driving her 2015 Mazda Miata west on the 60 Freeway. She was en route to the second of two jobs she worked so that she could financially support her sons, Noah… View Article

Ekbatani v. State of California (2017)

On July 14th, 2012, Amir “Nick” Ekbatani was travelling along the Pacific Coast Highway when a taxi driver failed to yield at an intersection and collided with him. Amir was thrown from his motorcycle, causing catastrophic injuries. Despite numerous surgeries, his leg had to be amputated below the knee, radically altering his life and livelihood… View Article

Zerby v. City of Long Beach (2016)

In brief: Wrongful death of an innocent man caused by police shooting On December 12, 2010, Douglas Zerby was sitting outside of his friend’s residence holding the spray nozzle of a garden hose. A neighbor called the police to incorrectly report that Doug had a gun. After observing Doug for eight minutes without ever making… View Article

Thomas v. Fullerton Police Department (2015)

“Thomas’ name has become synonymous across the country with excessive police force” — The Orange County Register On July 5th, 2011, Kelly Thomas was savagely beaten by 6 Fullerton police officers. Kelly was homeless at the time, had been diagnosed with schizophrenia, and was unarmed. Five days later, his family made the harrowing decision to… View Article

Uno v. Toyota (2013)

“Toyota decided to make safety an option instead of a standard on their vehicles. They decided to save a few bucks, and by doing so, it cost lives.” — Garo Mardirossian Garo and Armen joined Steve Lowry and Yvonne Godfrey on The Great Trials Podcast to discuss this bellwether case for nearly 300 unintended acceleration… View Article

Pannu v. Land Rover (2011)

“All the money in the world will not make Mr Pannu what he was before.” — Garo Mardirossian On December 14th, 2003, Sukhsagar Pannu was travelling in his Land Rover Discovery, when another vehicle sideswiped him. The collision caused Mr. Pannu to lose control of the vehicle, which subsequently rolled over multiple times before… View Article

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